AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
23.2Single-core74.4
31.6Multi-core54.7
40.5Gamingspec-based52.1
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 260015 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 31.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+51) and multi-core (+23). AMD Ryzen 5 2600 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- 20% higher threads: 12 vs 10
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 32
- 633% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 3 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 64 GB
- 171% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,361 vs 5,300
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $199
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 12 nm | 3 nm+75% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 121 W+38% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12+20% | 10 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+3% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz+26% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 22 MB+633% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,140Bottom 10% | 2,848+150%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Bottom 25% | 14,361+171%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Bottom 10% | 1,893+93%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 7,400Bottom 24% | 16,467+123%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 13,400Bottom 22% | 31,008+131%Top 37% |
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